Make a B/W Cartoon Gacha w/ DIY Star XxNoah1WolfyxX
Make a black and white cartoon gacha character plus a DIY paper star accessory using drawing, cutting, folding, and glue to explore creativity.
Step-by-step guide to make a B/W cartoon gacha character with a DIY paper star (XxNoah1WolfyxX)
Step 1
Clear a flat workspace and lay out all your materials where you can reach them.
Step 2
Lightly sketch a large round head and a small simple body in pencil to make a gacha-style shape.
Step 3
Draw big eyes a small mouth and a simple nose on the face with pencil to create expression.
Step 4
Sketch a hairstyle and any clothing shapes you like on the character with pencil.
Step 5
Add small accessories like buttons pockets or shoes in pencil to finish the outfit design.
Step 6
Trace all your pencil lines with the black marker to make the cartoon bold and black-and-white.
Step 7
Erase any leftover pencil marks gently so only the black lines remain.
Step 8
Draw two star shapes on another piece of paper one slightly smaller than the other to make your DIY star.
Step 9
Cut out both star shapes carefully with scissors.
Step 10
Fold each star point inward slightly to give each star a 3D look.
Step 11
Glue the smaller star centered on top of the larger star and press to hold it in place.
Step 12
Attach the finished paper star to your gacha character as a hairpin badge or outfit accessory using glue.
Step 13
Add shading with a gray pencil to the character and star for depth and contrast.
Step 14
Share your finished black-and-white gacha character and DIY star on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I substitute if I don't have a black marker, gray pencil, or glue?
If you don't have a black marker to 'Trace all your pencil lines', use a fine-tip black pen or permanent Sharpie for bold outlines, replace the gray pencil for 'Add shading' with a soft graphite pencil or charcoal, and swap white glue for a glue stick or double-sided tape when 'Attach the finished paper star'.
My paper star keeps tearing or won't fold into a 3D shape—how can I fix that?
To prevent tearing when you 'Cut out both star shapes' and get cleaner 'Fold each star point inward', score each fold line lightly with the blunt edge of scissors or a blunt craft tool before folding and secure points with a tiny dab of glue so the 3D shape holds.
How can I adapt this activity for different age groups?
For younger kids, pre-sketch the 'large round head' and pre-cut the star shapes so they can trace, glue, and shade simply, while older kids can design detailed 'hairstyles and clothing', add cross-hatched shading with the gray pencil, and experiment with more accessory shapes.
How can we extend or personalize the finished black-and-white gacha character and star?
Personalize the project by drawing unique patterns or a name tag with the black marker, backing the star with cardboard and attaching a safety pin to 'Attach the finished paper star' as a wearable badge, or make a series of characters with varied expressions and photograph them into a black-and-white mini-comic to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about drawing and paper crafts for kids
✂️ Papercraft lets you build detailed 3D models using only paper, scissors, and glue; it's used by hobbyists and professional designers alike.
⭐ Tiny 'lucky stars' can be folded from a single thin strip of paper — a great no-special-tools star for DIY accessories.
🖤 Designing characters in black-and-white helps you focus on strong shapes, contrast, and silhouette before adding color or patterns.
🎮 Gacha Life was created by Lunime and, since its 2018 release, has inspired a huge global community of character creators and fan art.
🎬 Many early animated cartoons were black-and-white; Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie (1928) is a famous early example that helped make Mickey Mouse popular.
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